Duration: 8 days. Budget target: under $10,000 for two people (airfare, hotels, transfers, meals, activities). Link to check hotels & flights: Check hotels & flights on KAYAK.
Begin at the chic Champs-Élysées and Galeries Lafayette (metro access, shopping, 3–4 hours). Wander to Place de la Concorde and pop into boutique Parisian perfumeries.
50-word description: Touch down in Paris and head to the elegant Champs-Élysées and nearby Galeries Lafayette for designer and boutique shopping. Explore perfume shops, chocolatiers, and smaller ateliers. End with a relaxed café dinner and an evening walk toward the Seine and Notre-Dame for classic Paris romance.
Cost estimate: $200–$800 (shopping varies) + Paris dinner $80–$150. Time spent: 4–5 hours.
Stroll along the Seine and see illuminated Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité (free, 1–1.5 hours). Enjoy a riverside café or crepe stop.
Cost estimate: $20–$60. Time spent: 1–1.5 hours.
Visit the Louvre or Musée d'Orsay depending on art preference (tickets $20–$30 each, 2–3 hours). See masterpieces and take photos in the Tuileries Gardens afterward.
50-word description: Dedicate the morning to world-class art—choose Louvre for classical masterpieces or Musée d'Orsay for Impressionists. Afterward, stroll the Tuileries Gardens, sip coffee, and hit any remaining boutiques or artisan shops in Le Marais for unique fashion and gifts.
Cost estimate: $40–$70 (two tickets) + snacks $30. Time spent: 3–4 hours.
Explore Le Marais for independent designers, vintage shops, and falafel on Rue des Rosiers (lunch $25–$50, 2–3 hours).
Cost estimate: $50–$200 (shopping). Time spent: 2–3 hours.
Evening flight to Naples; transfer to Amalfi Coast (flight $80–$200 pp; transfer $80–$150). Check into Positano/Amalfi hotel.
Cost estimate: $240–$700 total for two (flight + transfer). Time spent: 3–5 hours including transit.
Arrive in Positano, check in, and wander vertical streets, boutiques, and Spiaggia Grande (free beach, sunbeds $20–$50, 3 hours).
50-word description: Wake up on the Amalfi cliffs in picturesque Positano. Wander mosaicked alleys, shop handmade sandals and ceramics, then relax on Spiaggia Grande with views of colorful buildings tumbling to the sea. Wrap the afternoon with limoncello tasting and sunset views from a cliffside bar.
Cost estimate: $40–$120 (beach, snacks). Time spent: 3–4 hours.
Dinner at a terrace restaurant in Positano featuring seafood and local wine (two people $120–$250).
Time spent: 1.5–2 hours.
Half-day boat trip from Positano to Capri or sea caves (shared $60–$120 pp; private $300–$700, 4 hours). Swim stops and Blue Grotto option if weather permits.
50-word description: Explore the coastline by boat—cruise past cliffs, swim in hidden coves, and glimpse the Blue Grotto or visit Capri’s Marina Grande. Enjoy panoramic views of cliffside villas, limestone grottoes, and Mediterranean waters for a romantic, photo-filled day.
Cost estimate: $120–$700+. Time spent: 4–5 hours.
Transfer to Amalfi, explore Piazza del Duomo and paper-mill museum, sample local pastries and limoncello (entrance $5–$10, 2 hours).
Cost estimate: $30–$80. Time spent: 2–3 hours.
Morning hike on the Sentiero degli Dei for epic coastal views (free, moderate difficulty, 3–4 hours). Picnic lunch on the trail.
50-word description: For active couples, hike the Path of the Gods for soaring views of Amalfi cliffs and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The moderate trail rewards with dramatic panoramas, secluded terraces, and photo-worthy overlooks—then return for a leisurely late lunch and transfer preparations to Santorini.
Cost estimate: $0–$40 (transport + picnic). Time spent: 3–4 hours.
Transfer to Naples, fly to Santorini (via Athens common). Flights for two: $300–$800 depending on routing; transfers $80–$200. Evening arrival in Santorini, check-in.
Cost estimate: $380–$1,000+. Time spent: travel 4–7 hours including connections.
Walk Fira’s caldera rim, visit shops and museums, and take the cable car down to the old port (cable car $8 pp roundtrip, 2–3 hours).
50-word description: Arrive to Santorini’s whitewashed cliffs and begin in Fira exploring cliff-edge streets, small museums, and panoramic cafés. Descend by cable car to the old port or hike down for sea views—then meander toward Oia for the iconic sunset spectacle.
Cost estimate: $20–$60. Time spent: 2–3 hours.
Head to Oia for the famed sunset viewpoint, then enjoy a seafood dinner with caldera views (dinner $120–$250).
50-word description: Oia’s sunset is legendary—arrive early to claim a viewpoint along the cliffside. After the sun dips, dine at a terrace restaurant overlooking the caldera, savoring grilled seafood and local wine as the village lights sparkle below.
Cost estimate: $120–$250. Time spent: 3 hours.
Morning at Volcanic beaches: Red Beach or Perissa for sun and swim (free beach, sunbeds $10–$30, 2–3 hours).
50-word description: Experience Santorini’s volcanic coastline at Red Beach’s dramatic red cliffs or Perissa’s striking black sands. Swim in clear Aegean waters, relax under umbrellas, and sample beachfront tavernas—perfect for a lazy, sun-soaked morning before afternoon tasting.
Cost estimate: $20–$80. Time spent: 2–3 hours.
Afternoon wine tour at a caldera winery (tasting $25–$80 pp, 2 hours). Learn about Assyrtiko grapes and volcanic viticulture.
50-word description: Discover Santorini’s volcanic wines on a guided tasting tour. Sample crisp Assyrtiko and sweet Vinsanto while overlooking vineyard terraces and the sea. The sensory mix of saline air and minerally wines makes for a memorable celebration of island terroir.
Cost estimate: $50–$200. Time spent: 2 hours.
Final island dinner with view (dinner $150–$300).
Time spent: 2 hours.
Leisurely morning for last caldera photos and a late breakfast in Fira or Oia (breakfast $30–$60, 1.5 hours).
50-word description: Take a relaxed morning to capture final caldera views, buy souvenirs, and savor Greek coffee on a sunlit terrace. Pack up and transfer to the airport with memories—and plenty of photos—before your flight home.
Cost estimate: $30–$60. Time spent: 1–2 hours.
Return flights to home vary widely; estimate $800–$2,500 for two depending on origin and class. Transfers to airport $50–$150.
Time spent: variable depending on routing (4–12+ hours).
Amalfi: visit tiny Praiano for quieter cafés and the Tower of Clavel; take a lemon grove tour inland. Santorini: explore Pyrgos village for panoramic viewpoints without crowds and try a family-run taverna in Emporio. Paris: seek out Canal Saint-Martin bakeries and bookshops in the Latin Quarter for local flavor.